The latest politics news from Connecticut and the Nutmeg State.
Sen. Ceci Maher, D-Wilton, announced Thursday she will not seek reelection, citing a responsibility to step aside for younger leaders to shape Connecticut's future.
Child care advocates are urging Connecticut lawmakers to allocate $70 million from an emergency fund to address what they describe as a crisis in the state's Care4Kids program, according to proposed legislation.
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon is urging Connecticut lawmakers to grant his office authority to halt payments to contractors accused of violating prevailing wage laws on state-funded projects, according to remarks he made during a Tuesday news conference.
Larry Pemberton Jr. was sworn into the Connecticut House of Representatives on Wednesday, marking a historic milestone as the first Native American elected to the state's General Assembly, according to state records.
Governor Ned Lamont signed a declaration Tuesday that will allow the Connecticut General Assembly to extend the state's Emergency State Response Reserve through the end of the 2027 fiscal year, according to the governor's office.
Connecticut lawmakers from Fairfield County launched a last-ditch effort Monday to stop United Illuminating's controversial power line construction project, asking the state Siting Council to throw ou...
Despite 30 years of court-ordered reforms, Connecticut students in wealthy districts still receive significantly more resources than peers in low-income communities.
Newly released DOJ files show Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein's New Canaan assistant, was investigated as potential co-conspirator in 2019 sex trafficking case.
Connecticut Senate Republicans propose eliminating retirement income tax, capping property tax increases at 2%, and rolling back electric rate hikes in $400M package.
Connecticut Magazine named Thai Kit Restaurant in Fairfield, September in Bangkok in New Haven, and two Mystic spots as the state's top Thai restaurants for 2026.
Connecticut Magazine's 2026 list includes Derby's Dew Drop Inn, Plainville's J. Timothy's Taverne, and Blind Rhino locations in Fairfield County among top spots.
Gov. Lamont's budget revision includes free flu vaccines for uninsured residents and eliminates professional license fees for 160,000 workers.
Connecticut Senate extends $330.8M emergency fund amid federal uncertainty as 2026 legislative session opens. Republicans opposed extension of fund created for social services.
Governor's State of the State speech targets federal immigration enforcement while proposing $400 energy rebates and universal school breakfast programs.
Gov. Ned Lamont proposes $500M program for $200-per-person energy rebates to help Connecticut residents offset high utility costs and inflation.
Connecticut launches $250,000 billboard campaign promoting state abortion hotline along I-95 and Merritt Parkway, first public advertising for reproductive services.
Housing advocates plan to push CT lawmakers for tenant protections and other measures during the upcoming session, building on momentum from last year's major housing law.
Connecticut draws another $18.7M from its emergency reserve as federal funding whiplash threatens SNAP benefits, mental health services, and school programs.